melody

Definition

  • noun: a pleasing series of musical notes that form the main part of a song or piece of music
  • noun: a sweet or agreeable succession or arrangement of sounds
  • synonyms: tunefulness, harmony, air

Examples

  • a composer known for his love of 'melody'

Movie quotes

  • (..) believe it or not, recognize his face from some old sheet music. I know I can be one of the great writers of musical lyrics - not that I can write melodies, and I try, and then I hear the songs he writes, and then I realize: I'll never write a great lyric, - and my talent really lies in drinking. (..)
    2011 Midnight in Paris